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Brisbane's start-up scene is 'hottest it's ever been'

Eloise McNee

When you hear the words “cutting-edge technology”, Brisbane is not often the first city that comes to mind.

But Mobile Monday is the driving force behind changing that perception.

Founded in Finland in 2000 by a group of developers focused on mobile technology, Mobile Monday is a monthly event held in more than 130 cities, including London, New York, Sydney and Brisbane.

Mobile Monday was founded by Chris Kettle and Mark White who met while attending a London Mobile Monday and thought it was time to make the event happen in Brisbane.

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Brisbane's Mobile Monday events have gained momentum since they began in 2008, with tonight's event sold out.

Ten start-up companies will take to the stage with only four minutes and four slides to sell their idea to mobile developers, investors and specialists.

Brisbane's Mobile Monday co-founder Mr Kettle believes the increasing interest in mobile technology is one of the main drivers behind the sold out event.

“The start up scene in Brisbane is the hottest it's ever been. We are using tonight as a launch pad. There is a lot of interests in apps and mobile phones, normal people are using their mobile for the web and TV, fast data and cheaper,” he said.

This is Brisbane's 39th Mobile Monday, with many ideas for mobile technology emerging from each event.

“I've seen everything from facial recognition, mobile payments, passport readers, mobile ticketing, local movie times, phones taking control of any item plugged in to your house and games. Our most successful case is music site, We are Hunted,” Mr Kettle said.

But he thinks the most useful thing offered through the program is a platform for people to meet and discuss ideas.

“I think with these events you have greater success, by partnering up people, whether it is developers or specialists, we want to see Brisbane companies do business with others,” he said.

Mobile Monday is a free event held every third Monday of the month. To register, visit the site.